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A common and
inexpensive ingredient found in many hand, face, body and household cleaning
products. Formerly thought to be safe, some research suggests that there may be an
absorption of this compound into the eyes and systemic tissues of the organs (brain,
heart, and liver). Of particular concern is the claim that SLS could
alter the amounts of certain proteins in eye tissue cells. The eyes of children would
therefore be more susceptible to these changes as their eyes have a much greater uptake of
these chemicals. Other claims involve the forming of harmful nitrates when nitrogen
containing compounds combine with SLS. This scenario could explain allergies,
certain skin problems, dandruff and hair loss. Much controversy exists over these
findings, and further testing is ongoing.
Earth Partnership Inc (EPI), the developer of Mom's
Veggiewash™ does not judge recent claims against SLS to be true or false.
EPI's stance is to wait and see the outcome of research and debate over the health effects
of SLS. Until more conclusive studies are published, there are several excellent
alternatives to SLS. We have enough environmental contaminants to avoid
already. To solve this dilemma, EPI President Charle-Pan Rockwell Dawson, Chemist
and developer of Mom's Veggiewash, researched alternative sources and formulated Mom's
Veggiewash avoiding all potentially suspect ingredients. Other vegetable wash
products rely heavily on SLS as an ingredient. If it doesn't say "No SLS", it
probably contains SLS. |